Chapter 123: Lightning Blade vs Danzo's Triple Combo!

"Lightning Release, Lightning Fang!"

Hozuki Izumo raised both Thunder Swords high in his hands. Two bolts of lightning crossed in mid-air, converged, and then surged to even higher heights.

Next, they descended,

Splitting into countless paths,

Like lightning strikes in the sky.

Wherever people stood,

These lightning strikes would attract.

In an instant, dozens of Konoha ninjas were knocked down.

Hozuki Izumo stood proudly.

"Konoha ninjas, remember this, the one who defeated you is named Hozuki Izumo!"

Looking at the fallen Konoha ninjas, *Izumo already began to imagine in his mind the new heights he would bring to both the Hozuki Seven Swordsmen and the Hozuki Seven Ninja Swords after today.

Hoshigaki Kisame? Fuguki Suikazan?

"After today, the name of Hozuki Izumo will shake the entire shinobi world."

"The name of Thunder Swords will not be weaker than any Zanpakuto."

"I will rebuild the glory of the Hozuki clan, relying on myself, Hozuki Izumo."

"Clan Head, everyone, please rest assured that I will not let you down."

"The future of the Hozuki Clan depends on Mangetsu. But the present of the Hozuki Clan depends on me!"

Izumo smiled, looking disdainfully at the Konoha ninjas ahead.

"Lowly Konoha ninjas, you will serve as stepping stones to my reputation."

Just then,

"Wind Release, Vacuum Waves Barrage!"

A mass of wind-chakra condensed into a huge blade-like form.

This was Wind Release: Vacuum Wave Jutsu.

And Vacuum Waves Barrage multiplied these blades into numerous projectiles.

Similar to Water Release: Water Fang Bullet,

both techniques transform into numerous blades,

although they differ in form.

Water Fang Bullet resembles more of a gun,

while Vacuum Wave resembles more of a sword.

However, both are highly offensive ninjutsu that, in large numbers, continuously and relentlessly pressure the enemy, causing confusion and panic.

More importantly, there exists a certain restraining relationship between ninjutsu of different attributes.

Water Release restrains Fire Release.

Lightning Release restrains Earth Release.

Earth Release restrains Water Release.

Wind Release restrains Lightning Release.

After obtaining the Thunder Swords, Hozuki Izumo became a Lightning Release ninja. Naturally, as a member of the Hozuki Clan, he excels in Water Release ninjutsu as well. However, when facing Wind Release ninjutsu, Izumo still finds himself in a restrained state.

Water cannot restrain Wind. Izumo continuously stepped back.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!"

A tremendously large high-pressure wind sphere struck towards Izumo.

At the same time, there are two rapidly rotating shuriken.

"Wind Release: Shuriken."

Izumo was in a state of panic.

Facing such powerful Wind Release ninjutsu, and facing so many of them, Izumo was completely unable to compete, let alone make a decent response in time.

More importantly, *Izumo did not anticipate at all that he would come under such an attack.

"Bang!"

Accompanied by a loud noise, Izumo was sent flying.

He crashed onto the ground, sliding for over ten meters before coming to a stop.

Kisame and Fuguki looked at the embarrassed Izumo, who had just slid awkwardly in front of them, and they both paused.

"Izumo Senpai?" Kisame couldn't help but ask. "Are you alright?"

At this moment, Izumo felt extremely embarrassed.

He had just been talking to himself so confidently, preparing himself to become a hero.

But in the blink of an eye, he was knocked down to the ground.

He was embarrassed beyond measure. He hadn't even clearly seen who attacked him.

And he happened to fall right in front of Hoshigaki Kisame and Fuguki.

How could he restore the glory of the Hozuki Clan like this?

If he didn't bring shame to the Hozuki Clan, it would be considered fortunate.

At this moment, Izumo didn't want to open his eyes at all; he just wanted to pass out directly.

But given the current situation, Izumo knew he couldn't feign unconsciousness.

I am currently surrounded by Konoha Ninja as well. Pretending to be unconscious or sacrificing oneself is no different.

"I'm fine," Izumo struggled to get up.

Danzo stepped forward, one step at a time.

Originally, Danzo had no intention of taking action. According to the normal plan, there was no need for him to do so.

Izumo was not supposed to give support to this side according to Danzo's plan.

However, due to Mangetsu's actions, Danzo was forced to intervene to deal with Izumo.

"But the outcome will not change."

"Just a mere Hozuki Izumo, just a mere Thunder Swords."

Danzo looked towards Kisame and the others then commanded

"Be swift and decisive!"

"Yes, Danzo-sama!"

Receiving Danzo's orders, Konoha Ninja's offensive immediately became more fierce.

"Hasn't Yagura-sama noticed yet?"

Izumo complained somewhat discontentedly. At this moment, Izumo finally saw that it was Shimura Danzo who had just attacked him.

And in the current situation, not only were there more Konoha Ninja than Mist Ninja, but now with Shimura Danzo appearing, it would be extremely difficult for them to escape or break through.

Fuguki glanced at Izumo.

"Yagura Senpai must have been restrained over there. Shimura Danzo is extremely cunning. Since he has appeared, he must have made corresponding preparations. This is our own negligence; we fell into his ambush."

"But if Yagura Senpai can't come, maybe we can wait for someone else."

Izumo hurriedly asked, "Who?"

"Raiga (Lightning Fang)."

"Raiga? Isn't that the Ninjutsu of my Thunder Swords?"

Hozuki Izumo subconsciously looked at the Thunder Swords in his hand.

"I mean not this one. I mean Kurosuki Raiga," Fuguki clarified.

Upon hearing this name, Hozuki Izumo's expression immediately became complex. After all, Kurosuki Raiga was the previous user of the Thunder Swords, who held them the longest before they passed to the Kaguya Clan and then to Kaguya Hikari, and finally to himself. But regarding Kurosuki Raiga, Izumo had mixed feelings.

Izumo felt that Kurosuki Raiga's strength was inadequate, tarnishing the Thunder Swords. Later on, he couldn't even hold onto the Thunder Swords. Even Hikari was stronger than Raiga by some margin. And himself, even more so. Izumo believed he was much stronger than Raiga and could better unleash the power of the Thunder Swords.

But now, Fuguki actually said that Raiga would appear and support them, helping them escape? How could that be?

"What can that guy Raiga do?" Izumo blurted out subconsciously.

Fuguki glanced at Izumo.

"Wait until Raiga arrives, then you'll know."

Originally, Fuguki wanted to explain, but Izumo's attitude made Fuguki abandon the idea of explaining. Fuguki could tell that Izumo looked down on Raiga. But no matter what, Raiga was also part of the same group of Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. What did it mean to disrespect Kurosuki Raiga in front of him?

Izumo completely didn't believe that Raiga's arrival could change anything. Moreover, Izumo had inquired about Raiga's situation and knew that after that defeat, he had been in a state of decline, spending days in dissipation, drinking heavily, staying up late, hardly recognizable.

How much strength could he have left?

His own strength was already insufficient.

"Danzo-sama, Mist Ninja are approaching our position at high speed," reported a Hyuga Ninja.

"How many?" Danzo asked.

"A small team, four individuals."

"Not Yagura?"

"No."

"Then there's no need to worry," Danzo said, crossing his arms. "As long as Yagura doesn't come, no matter how many Mist Ninja come to support, they won't be able to change the situation"

Just then,

"Boom!"

A bolt of lightning struck down, and the Konoha Ninja team that had come to intercept Raiga's squad instantly fell to the ground.

Upon hearing the sound, Danzo quickly turned around.

"Lightning Release? Ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village?"

With Thunder Swords already in use by Izumo, the appearance of Lightning Release made Danzo subconsciously think it was a ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village, causing him to worry. Currently, Konoha's situation was not favorable.

The Hidden Mist Village's Shinigami Squad, relying on Zanpakuto, not only boosted the village's morale but also its overall strength, especially after Orochimaru's defeat. Konoha had to admit that in the confrontation with the Hidden Mist Village, it had fallen into a disadvantage.

In this situation, if the Hidden Cloud Village were to join forces with the Hidden Mist Village, Konoha's situation would worsen dramatically. However, Danzo quickly recognized the identity of the newcomers.

"Mist Ninja."

"Kurosuki Raiga?"

Danzo squinted his eyes.

"Without Thunder Swords, he can still use such powerful Lightning Release?"

"It seems I underestimated you, Kurosuki Raiga."

"Compared to that person from the Hozuki Clan, you are slightly stronger."

"However, facing me, how much can you Lightning Release ninjas really accomplish?"

"My Wind Release counters your Lightning Release ninjas."

"Moreover, aside from this factor, my strength is far above yours."

"I am no longer beneath Hiruzen."

"I originally didn't intend to intervene much, but since you all are coming one by one, I don't mind defeating you all and using your lives to remind the ninja world of my terror."

Fuguki breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Kurosuki Raiga's arrival.

"Raiga, you've finally come."

Before Raiga headed to the front lines, arrangements were made by the Third Mizukage to notify Yagura and the others. Therefore, Fuguki knew this information beforehand. Fuguki was also aware that there weren't many who knew this information.

Thus, Konoha was certainly unaware of this.

With Yagura being deliberately distracted, Raiga was one of the few who could bring about change.

Kisame's gaze shifted to the long spear in Raiga's hand.

"Is this the new Ninjato crafted by Soma?"

Back on Forging Island, Kisame had a conversation with Juzo about Raiga's current condition, which was extremely poor. In the absence of Thunder Swords and without a new Ninjato, Kisame doubted whether Raiga would dare to come to the front lines.

To be honest, Kisame didn't hold Raiga in high regard. Even though Raiga was once his senpai and a respected member of the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords, his performance after defeat had greatly disappointed Kisame.

"I wonder what kind of Ninjato Soma has forged this time."

"I hope Raiga Senpai won't let us down."

Danzo looked calmly at Raiga.

A mass of chakra condensed in Danzo's hand.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave Barrage!"

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!"

"Wind Release: Shuriken!"

First, use Vacuum Waves Barrage to suppress the opponent.

Then, use Vacuum Great Sphere to thoroughly defeat the opponent.

The role of Wind Release Shuriken is to restrict the opponent's movements, allowing Vacuum Great Sphere to hit accurately.

This set of techniques used by Danzo was very masterful.

He even gave it a name.

"Danzo Triple Combo."

Named after himself.

Under normal circumstances, against opponents whose strength is insufficient, one round of Danzo's Triple Combo is usually enough to settle the matter.

Just like what happened to Izumo earlier.

"Hozuki Izumo wielding Thunder Swords was not my match. You, Kurosuki Raiga, who have lost Thunder Swords, are even less of a match for me."

However, Danzo did not notice the Lightning Blade in Raiga's hand.

Facing Danzo's attacks, Raiga did not panic. Raiga knew that his strength had increased after obtaining the Lightning Blade, compared to when he used Thunder Swords.

But now, Raiga considers himself more important than the village. He is willing to engage in battle. However, he is unwilling to engage in uncertain and highly dangerous battles.

Therefore, Raiga does not want to confront Pakura, who defeated Juzo wielding the Blue Rose Sword.

He doesn't want to put himself in jeopardy.

He doesn't want to face defeat.

From Hidden Sand Village, Raiga is particularly wary of three individuals.

Rasa, Pakura, and the elder Chiyo.

On Konoha's side, Raiga is wary of several others.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Sannin, and Minato Namikaze.

However, Danzo is not among those Raiga fears.

In fact, Danzo's current strength does not reach the pinnacle.

Without Hashirama's cells, he cannot use Wood Release, and his physical stamina and chakra are not particularly strong.

Without the Sharingan, he cannot use genjutsu.

His main prowess lies only in Wind Release.

Yet, in terms of Wind Release, Danzo is indeed formidable.

Even in Hidden Sand Village, known for its expertise in Wind Release, there are few who can match Danzo.

Hidden Sand Village's top ninjas excel in Puppet Jutsu, Magnet Release, and Scorch Release.

There are many ninjas who know Wind Release, but few are strong.

Not to mention, in the original storyline, Naruto developed Wind Release Rasenshuriken in the future.

There isn't any Wind Release in Hidden Sand Village that can compare.

Unless we count Shukaku's Drilling Air Bullet.

Raiga raised the Lightning Blade in his hand.

He poured all the Chakra in his body into it.

"Lightning Blade: Unleash!"

"Full-power Lightning Wave!"

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